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Litten and Knowles in for England as O'Neill drops out for key PNG match

Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
Litten and Knowles in for England as O'Neill drops out for key PNG match
Photo: BBC Sport

Jez Litten: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in a story involving Jez Litten, Morgan Knowles, Brad O'Neill. Here is how the report opens:

Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.

— BBC Sport
Litten and Knowles in for England as O'Neill drops out for key PNG match, photo 2 of 2

Photos: BBC Sport

It is one of many Rugby stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Rugby League World Cup and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Litten and Knowles in for England as O'Neill drops out for key PNG match
  • Who’s involved: Jez Litten, Morgan Knowles, Brad O'Neill and England
  • League: Rugby
  • First reported: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by BBC Sport

Background: Rugby League World Cup

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The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by senior men's national teams who each represent member nations of the International Rugby League who run and administer the tournament.

The tournament has been held with varying frequencies and formats throughout history, however is currently played every four years with a group and knockout structure in line with most other major sports competitions.

Text from Wikipedia’s Rugby League World Cup article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What happened with Jez Litten?

Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out. BBC Sport reported the story on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Who reported this RUG story?

BBC Sport first reported it on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Rugby news.

Where can I get the latest Rugby news today?

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